as in alcoholics
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
that soaker couldn't pass a Breathalyzer test if his life depended on it
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Recent Examples of soakers
The Inn Solitude, a Bavarian-style lodge with ski in and ski out access, where rooms have balconies and plush amenities, also has an outdoor hot tub, which is a nice escape from the rest of the villages’ soakers.
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Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soakers
Noun
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But on the other hand, a rehab center for alcoholics doesn’t fold because one of its participants goes on a bender.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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There’s a hydrotherapy pool for warming soaks, a thermal circuit with salt room, sauna and steam, and the bracing option of a cryotherapy chamber for the fearless.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
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However, if the tub is intended for therapeutic soaks, then size and depth are key.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Soakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soakers. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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